Mercer County property record for 116 Burch St, Athens, WV 24712
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.294 acres (12,807 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,342 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-3-0091.0000 |
| Primary APN | 01-3-0091.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,240 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 12,807 sqft (0.294 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 183 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06024991 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 116 BURCH ST |
| City | ATHENS |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24712-1240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT BURCH ST 62 X 183 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | III |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
116 Burch St is owned by a company that bought it in October 2011.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 174, PIPESTEM, WV 25979-0174 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011463986 |
| Deed Book / Page | 969 / 16 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 116 Burch St was $2,342, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Mercer County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| Municipality | Athens Town |
| County | Mercer County |
| Unified School District | Mercer County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,342.00 (+1.69%) | $84,900 (+1.95%) Land $18,360 Building $66,540 | $141,500 (+1.95%) Land $30,600 Building $110,900 |
| 2025 | $2,303.00 | $83,280 Land $18,360 Building $64,920 | $138,800 Land $30,600 Building $108,200 |
| 2023 | $2,163.00 | $78,000 Land $14,040 Building $63,960 | $130,000 Land $23,400 Building $106,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 116 Burch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2002.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 2, 2005 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2002–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2013 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 116 Burch St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 40% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF ATHENS serves 5,633 people · EPA ID WV3302801 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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